We've studied several texts over the course of this unit. This is a chance to pursue a passion you have in Language Arts. Research extensively, then demonstrate your learning through a project where you use facts, emotions, and imagination. Use anything available to you for creation, discovery, and communication. This project will be in lieu of an exam.


Research Requirements
You must use at least 10 sources for your project. Listed below are some suggestions to produce good research.
  • Chapters from the texts we read in class
  • Articles from professional journals
  • Internet sources
  • Primary material: interviews testimony, observations

Required Pieces for Your Project
  • Brief informational essay (250-350 words)
  • Introduction
  • Word Photo
  • A Visual Element
  • Bibliography
  • Note Page
  • Unifying elements (images, narrative, etc.)
  • At least two other written elements in the style of your choice
A great place to get started would be to expand on your ending piece you wrote for In the Company of Sinners and Saints and quotations and interviews from your classmates during our Discussion-Based Lesson.

Getting Started
  • What is your topic?
  • Describe what you already know about your topic?
  • Tell what you want to learn about.
  • Describe the origins or your research. What sparked your interest in the topic? Why do you want to know more about it?
  • List at least 12 questions you have about your topic?
  • Describe your plan for collecting information about your topic.

Questions adapted and borrowed from Tom Romano's directions for a multi-genre research paper.